Dimapur All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association felicitates HSLC, HSSLC toppers

Officials of ANPSA Dimapur unit along with toppers during the felicitation programme at Christian Higher Secondary School on Saturday.

• DIMAPUR — Diampur unit of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) on Saturday felicitated HSLC and HSSLC toppers during a programme held at Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.
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• Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Central GST Dimapur, Dr. Thejaselhou Yhome, stated that he wanted to be a software engineer but became a medical doctor and then into state administration and finally as a tax collector, which he found it very fulfilling.
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• He asserted that a student's journey is shaped by many factors, often beyond their control and added that few years from now, they might find themselves in roles they never imagined. He, therefore, encouraged the students to be flexible in their options while choosing their career and advised them to have the willingness to try unconventional roles, which can become very fulfilling.

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• He opined that the key factor is to align their career with their skills, aptitude, acumen and financial realities but most importantly the emerging trends and added that discipline and diligence are the keys to a student's success. He noted that they are entering an extremely competitive environment, where achieving their goals will require outperforming nearly 99.9% of their peers.
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• He also advised the students to practice humility and develop the habit of seeking guidance from those who have already walked the path such as successful professionals or mentors and emphasised that strategic preparation is crucial, as studying without direction would lead them nowhere.
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• He also cautioned students about the importance of learning to embrace failure, noting that setbacks are inevitable, especially in academic life and reminded them that failure is also a part of their growth. He also expressed that students should strive to build a strong foundation rooted in their Christian and traditional values.
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• He further reminded that success is not just about awards, prizes or grades but also about personal growth, resilience and staying true to themselves.
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• The event brought together students and teachers from 15 schools across Dimapur district, where 42 HSLC toppers, 23 HSSLC toppers and 35 teachers whose students secured the highest state marks in individual subjects were felicitated.
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• Nini Sekhose, president of ANPSA Central, was the guest of honour.
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• Short speeches were also delivered by student toppers including Lungyihangle Nring, Rank 1 (HSLC) from St. Paul Higher Secondary School; Wanyaü Phom, Rank 3 (HSSLC Arts) from Little Star Higher Secondary School; Snigdha Mukherjee, Rank 1 (HSSLC Science) from St. John Higher Secondary Residential School; and Arti Kumari, Rank 1 (HSSLC Commerce) from Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School.